Bishop Ray’s Blog
Finding Meaning in Each Day
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We all became teachers – All 5 of us!
Read more: We all became teachers – All 5 of us!Teaching is a wonderful profession – it is a special vocation given to those who are willing to devote their lives to learning, not only about their subject but also to learning from their students. It has often been said that learning is a lifelong process. Good teachers never tire of developing their talents, honing […]
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Growing up with Sports – It was a way of life!
Read more: Growing up with Sports – It was a way of life!Catholic Schools Night at Maimonides Park Like father, like son! My Dad loved sports – in particular, basketball and baseball. His life was defined by his love for his family and his love for playing, coaching, refereeing, umpiring, and teaching me and my brothers – a love for the game! It was instilled in us […]
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Priests Who Influenced Me – Good Role Models!
Read more: Priests Who Influenced Me – Good Role Models!Some kids have role models who are sports figures or athletes. Some have role models among their family members, and a few, like me, have had both plus role models in the clergy. Growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, the clergy played an important part in my life. I always felt inspired by […]
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Getting Back Up After Three Quick Deaths in the Family – It takes time!
Read more: Getting Back Up After Three Quick Deaths in the Family – It takes time!The death of a loved one is always difficult, whether it’s a sudden death or even if it’s after a prolonged illness. The price we pay for loving is grief and mourning after the loved one goes home to God. Within the span of 21 months, my mom, my dad, and my brother Tom entered […]
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